.. _distutils-index:
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Distributing Python Modules
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:Authors: Greg Ward, Anthony Baxter
:Email: distutils-sig@python.org
This document describes the Python Distribution Utilities ("Distutils") from
the module developer's point of view, describing how to use the Distutils to
make Python modules and extensions easily available to a wider audience with
very little overhead for build/release/install mechanics.
.. note::
This guide only covers the basic tools for building and distributing
extensions that are provided as part of this version of Python. Third
party tools offer easier to use and more secure alternatives. Refer to the
`quick recommendations section
`__
in the Python Packaging User Guide for more information.
.. toctree::
:maxdepth: 2
:numbered:
introduction.rst
setupscript.rst
configfile.rst
sourcedist.rst
builtdist.rst
packageindex.rst
examples.rst
extending.rst
commandref.rst
apiref.rst